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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Hospitium
- Sixties York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York's Coat of Arms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Red Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Bar Convent
- The Basilica
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The End of the Abbey