Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- The Abbot's House
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War York
- King Richard II and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Micklegate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A New Walk
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window