Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Debtors' Prison
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Horn of Ulf
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Minster Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Helen