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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze weights
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Medieval Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jubbergate