Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Norman Window Frame
- The Cawood Sword
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- John Carr - Architect