Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of an Athlete
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barker Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fairfax House
- First World War York
- Second World War York
- Rebuilt in Stone