Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- First World War York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Stonegate
- The Red Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bootham School
- Lendal Tower