Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman House
- Fishergate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Eric Bloodaxe
- First World War York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fairfax House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The County Court House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Skeldergate Bridge