Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Multangular Tower
- The Shambles
- Feeding Roman York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Second World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- New Earswick
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Carving
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York