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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The County Court House
- Statue of Napoleon
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The End of the Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church