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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Vision For York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Black Death
- York Union Gas Works
- Lendal Bridge