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 in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Helen
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of St Olave
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze weights