Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- William Etty, Artist
- Crest of York St John College
- Scarborough Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Abbot's House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of the God Mars