Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- Mary Ward
- The Norman Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Helmet
- King Edward II and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Water Lanes
- Amber Bead Workshop