Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Teaching the Poor
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription to Hecules
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Earswick
- Judges Lodging
- Lendal Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Alcuin of York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Red Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Queen Margaret's Arch