Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The New Theatre
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Is York Cursed?
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'