Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Olave
- St Crux's Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Hospitium
- Holy Trinity Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Lendal Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- St William's Shrine