Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New University
- The Mystery Plays
- Jubbergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Medieval Castle
- The Female Prison
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Roman Head Pot
- Bone Trial Piece
- First World War Memorial
- Ripon College for Women