Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of Napoleon
- Clifford's Tower
- First World War Memorial
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York's Airfield
- New Earswick