Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Richard III and York
- Second World War York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- A New Walk
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Abbot's House
- Victoria Bar
- Water Lanes
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers