Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Industrial Upheaval
- Water Lanes
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- John Carr - Architect
- Guy Fawkes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- Second World War York
- King Edward III and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- The First Minster