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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Norman Window Frame
- Silver Strap Ends
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New University
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Railway Station
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of Napoleon