Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Is York Cursed?
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Minster Library
- Church of St Olave