Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Holy Trinity Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Ripon College for Women