Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Helen
- View from Station Rise
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Victoria Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Coins
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- William Etty, Artist
- The County Court House