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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Stonegate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- John Carr - Architect
- Dick Turpin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Crux's Church
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Gold Arm Ring
- Transport Moves On