Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Second World War York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Holocaust
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The White Rose of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- 62 Low Petergate
- A Pipkin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Stonegate