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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Tower
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Holy Trinity Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- A New Walk
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Leonard's Hospital