Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Is York Cursed?
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Teaching the Poor
- The Female Prison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Multangular Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and the Holocaust
- The New Theatre
- The Victorian Prison Building