Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Carving
- Crest of York St John College
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Boot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Alcuin of York
- Clifford's Tower