Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Church of St Wilfrid
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- The George Fox Incident
- Second World War York
- Viking Coins
- King Edward I and York
- Jubbergate
- Transport Moves On