Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Castle Museum
- Rowntree Park
- The Retreat
- A Pipkin
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Minster
- The White Rose of York
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward III and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head