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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in Viking Times
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Victoria Bar
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of an Athlete
- A New University
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Boot