Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- First World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman House
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- The Mansion House
- The York Observatory
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Lendal Bridge
- Middleham Jewel