Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- York Castle Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Hoard
- York Bombed
- King Richard II and York
- The Retreat
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Abbey
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius