Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Hospitium
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of the Standard
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Victoria Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Fire in the Minster
- Second World War York
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Lendal Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street