Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Monk Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Railway Station
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Daniel Defoe's York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Council of Arles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Bar Convent
- Fishergate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart