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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Coins
- Ripon College for Women
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Debtors' Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Hoard
- The Cawood Sword
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- New Shopping Centres
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard II and York
- William Etty, Artist
- Our Lady's Row