Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway Institute
- Barker Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mary Ward
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jubbergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Hoard