Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Head Pot
- Barley Hall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Basilica
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning