Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mary Ward
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fishergate Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway Institute
- All Saints Church, North Street
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Railway Station
- The Black Death
- Tombstone of Julia Velva