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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- The White Rose of York
- Minster Library
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- George Leeman
- Fishergate Bar
- The Mansion House
- The Basilica
- The Council of Arles
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- New Earswick