Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Teaching the Poor
- De Grey Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Bombed
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window