Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Transport Moves On
- Is York Cursed?
- Guy Fawkes
- Olive Oil Container
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Carving
- The York Helmet
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses