Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King Edward III and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Norman Window Frame
- George Leeman
- A Pipkin
- Jubbergate
- The Medieval Abbey
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- First World War Memorial
- The Retreat
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The George Fox Incident
- Guy Fawkes