Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Monk Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Mansion House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Central Library
- The Bar Convent
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Gods and Goddesses