Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- View from Station Rise
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Industrial Upheaval
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The County Court House