Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The New Theatre
- The Norman House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New University
- The Debtors' Prison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York
- St William's Shrine
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers