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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Bar Convent
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Judges Lodging
- Vikings and Christianity
- The 1190 Massacre
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Bombed
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- Guy Fawkes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and the Holocaust