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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Carving
- Mithras and Arimanius
- New Earswick
- York Central Library
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Edward II and York
- The County Court House
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Richard III and York
- York Castle Museum
- Ripon College for Women
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward I and York