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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Victoria Bar
- The Basilica
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- King Richard II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Barker Tower
- The Hospitium
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- William Etty, Artist
- The Multangular Tower