Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The George Fox Incident
- Is York Cursed?
- De Grey Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Carving
- Military Belt Fitting
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Constantius Chlorus