Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Statue of Napoleon
- The George Fox Incident
- The Greyfriars
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The New Theatre
- Church of St Wilfrid
- View from Station Rise
- York's Airfield
- Lendal Tower
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Cawood Sword