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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Red Tower
- Barker Tower
- The York Helmet
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Garrison
- St William's Shrine
- King Edward II and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fire in the Minster
- Water Lanes
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Statue of the God Mars
- Dick Turpin
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Railway Station