Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York in the fifteenth Century
- A New University
- The Norman Minster
- New Earswick
- Anglian Carving
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Railway Institute
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard II and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Transport Moves On
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Bar Convent
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of All Saints Pavement