Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Horn of Ulf
- A New Vision For York
- York Central Library
- The Guildhall
- Gold Finger Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- Fire in the Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Walk
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree Park