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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Bombed
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Railway Station
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of St Helen
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ripon College for Women
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Sixties York