Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Central Library
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Richard III and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Garrison
- The End of the Abbey
- York Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Vision For York
- York Castle Museum
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Boot