Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York's Coat of Arms
- View from Station Rise
- Royal Station Hotel
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Council of Arles
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Basilica
- The First Railway Station
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Boot
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'