Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Greyfriars
- Medieval Prisons
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- Middleham Jewel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Guy Fawkes