Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The George Fox Incident
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Red Tower
- A Pipkin
- Lendal Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Jubbergate
- The Bar Convent
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head