Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Shambles
- Norman Window Frame
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Council of Arles
- Fairfax House
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Church of St Olave
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Is York Cursed?
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Black Death
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute