Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Black Death
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Richard III and York
- View from Station Rise
- The End of the Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Daniel Defoe's York
- A New Vision For York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rebuilt in Stone