Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Stonegate
- York Union Gas Works
- Middleham Jewel
- Ouse Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Hospitium
- Treasurer's House
- The Mansion House
- A New Vision For York
- Roman Head Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers