Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The Bar Convent
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Garrison
- The Shambles
- Monk Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway Institute
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Judges Lodging
- Hair of a Roman Girl