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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Barker Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Central Library
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of St Olave
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Alcuin of York
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Monk Bar