Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- De Grey Rooms
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Alcuin of York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Walk
- The Medieval Castle
- Bronze weights
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Castle Museum
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Boot
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet