Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Mary Ward
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Richard III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of an Athlete
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The First Railway Station
- The Greyfriars