Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Tower
- Mary Ward
- The Horn of Ulf
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Minster
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway Institute