Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- The Mansion House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- De Grey Rooms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Stonegate
- The Norman Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ouse Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft