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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- King Richard II and York
- The Medieval Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The End of the Abbey
- The Multangular Tower
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Retreat
- York Castle Museum