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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Second World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- St William's Shrine
- The End of the Abbey
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Sixties York
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On