Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fishergate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Constantius Chlorus
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Art Gallery
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze weights
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- Fire in the Minster