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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Helen
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Medieval Prisons
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Judges Lodging
- Alcuin of York
- The York Hoard
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Finger Ring
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Scarborough Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop