Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- King Edward I and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Garrison
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard II and York
- Jubbergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard III and York
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Crux's Church
- The Newgate Cross Shaft