Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Holocaust
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bone Trial Piece
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Micklegate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- Guy Fawkes
- York Railway Station
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Cawood Sword
- Olive Oil Container
- Treasurer's House