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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Red Tower
- York in the fifteenth Century
- George Leeman
- The New Theatre
- A Pipkin
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Middleham Jewel
- Jubbergate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- The Abbot's House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Military Belt Fitting
- Silver Strap Ends
- John Carr - Architect
- Walmgate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window