Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- York Garrison
- Micklegate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Union Gas Works
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward II and York
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Tower