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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham School
- The First Railway Station
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Observatory
- Fishergate Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Retreat
- The Red Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms
- First World War York
- The Mansion House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers