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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Middleham Jewel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Amber Bead Workshop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Roman Fortress
- Walmgate Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- St William's Shrine
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Bar Convent
- The York Helmet
- York Central Library
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions