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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Union Gas Works
- Guy Fawkes
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The George Fox Incident
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Silk Cap