Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Viking Male Grooming
- Water Lanes
- John Carr - Architect
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Debtors' Prison
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists