Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Garrison
- Military Belt Fitting
- Teaching the Poor
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Observatory
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Mystery Plays
- A New University
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Head Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- De Grey Rooms
- The George Fox Incident