Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Coins
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Garrison
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring