Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- A New Vision For York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Holy Trinity Church
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Clifford's Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- View from Station Rise
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Second World War York
- York Art Gallery
- A New University
- The Newgate Cross Shaft