Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Edward II and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- Micklegate Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Walk
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bone Trial Piece