Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Alcuin of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- York Railway Station
- A New Walk
- The Guildhall
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Earswick
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- A New Vision For York
- The Medieval Abbey
- York St John in the 20th Century