Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Castle Museum
- The Battle of the Standard
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze weights
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Treasurer's House