Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The George Fox Incident
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- New Shopping Centres
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Mary Ward
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- William Etty, Artist
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters