Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Central Methodist Chapel
- First World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Treasurer's House
- The Council of Arles
- Statue of an Athlete
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Finger Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Basilica
- Judges Lodging