Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Guy Fawkes
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- Victoria Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Crux's Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa