Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Minster Library
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Hospitium
- Scarborough Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St William's Shrine
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Black Death
- The Basilica
- Constantius Chlorus
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Red Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window