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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Bar Convent
- Mary Ward
- York Art Gallery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Stonegate
- Teaching the Poor
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- Barker Tower
- York Central Library
- Dick Turpin
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Cinema Comes to York