Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- George Leeman
- First World War York
- Treasurer's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Bar Convent
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward I and York
- The Black Death