Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- A New Vision For York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Walmgate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Treasurer's House
- The Norman House
- Is York Cursed?
- Dick Turpin
- Holy Trinity Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Second World War York