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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Teaching the Poor
- Sixties York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Bar Convent
- Fairfax House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Art Gallery