Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War York
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Boot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The 1190 Massacre
- Transport Moves On
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool