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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Red Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Female Prison
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Coat of Arms
- William Etty, Artist
- First World War Memorial
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Debtors' Prison