Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Edward II and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Royal Station Hotel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- John Carr - Architect
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Union Gas Works
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Castle Museum
- The Norman Castle