Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Greyfriars
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Bar Convent
- Jubbergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The White Rose of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Olive Oil Container