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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- The Horn of Ulf
- Second World War York
- Victoria Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Hospitium
- Clifford's Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Debtors' Prison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Abbey
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York