Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- Middleham Jewel
- The Norman House
- Church of St Helen
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Retreat
- Clifford's Tower
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Cross