Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Stonegate
- York Railway Station
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The End of the Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription to Hecules
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece