Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Coins
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Castle Museum