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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Railway Station
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- New Earswick
- Constantius Chlorus
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway King: George Hudson