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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- New Earswick
- Fire in the Minster
- Feeding Roman York
- The Bar Convent
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Hoard