Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Debtors' Prison
- Olive Oil Container
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward II and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Jubbergate
- King Richard III and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Monk Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fishergate Bar