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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Vision For York
- The York Helmet
- A New Walk
- Victoria Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Norman House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor - Victorian