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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Norman Window Frame
- De Grey Rooms
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Airfield
- The Shambles
- Sixties York
- Fairfax House
- Mary Ward
- The First Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- A Pipkin
- Medieval Prisons
- The Mystery Plays