Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze weights
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Multangular Tower
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Industrial Upheaval