Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Industrial Upheaval
- Norman Window Frame
- The Abbot's House
- A New Walk
- View from Station Rise
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York