Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Holy Trinity Church
- Our Lady's Row
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman House