Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Central Library
- Guy Fawkes
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vikings and Christianity
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Edward I and York
- Lendal Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward II and York