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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree Park
- King Richard III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- New Earswick
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham Bar
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The White Rose of York
- Alcuin of York