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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Retreat
- King Edward II and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Treasurer's House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Greyfriars
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Margaret Clitherow