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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The New Theatre
- Teaching the Poor
- Fire in the Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Hoard
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard II and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Walmgate Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- View from Station Rise
- Silver Strap Ends