Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The George Fox Incident
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Crest of York St John College
- The Red Tower
- The Abbot's House
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Teaching the Poor
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Treasurer's House