Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Shambles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Holy Trinity Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- A Pipkin
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Coat of Arms