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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Olave
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Railway Institute
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Cross
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- De Grey Rooms
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol