Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Alcuin of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- A Pipkin
- Bootham Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Rowntree Park
- St Crux's Church
- The Female Prison
- Sixties York
- The Mystery Plays
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Walmgate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Cross