Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- The Greyfriars
- Ouse Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The County Court House
- A New University
- Barker Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- Monk Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The End of the Abbey