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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- First World War Memorial
- York Castle Museum
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The 1190 Massacre
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- Guy Fawkes
- Norman Window Frame
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Middleham Jewel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Arm Ring