Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and the Holocaust
- The Mystery Plays
- The Red Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Guy Fawkes
- Is York Cursed?
- Alcuin of York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Middleham Jewel
- Clifford's Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham School