Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Garrison
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Edward II and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- First World War York
- A New Vision For York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Sword Pommel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- New Shopping Centres
- Clifford's Tower