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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Coins
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Head Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Minster Library
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The 1190 Massacre
- The York Hoard
- The Battle of the Standard
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York