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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mystery Plays
- Treasurer's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman House
- Church of St Helen
- Alcuin of York
- De Grey Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Minster