Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- Monk Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Edward I and York
- The Black Death
- First World War York
- Judges Lodging
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Guildhall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa