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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Airfield
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Carving
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar