Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Cawood Sword
- Statue of Napoleon
- Judges Lodging
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mansion House