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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- Clifford's Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Coins
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Ouse Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- The New Theatre
- Holy Trinity Church
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Our Lady's Row
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Cawood Sword