Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Greyfriars
- Water Lanes
- Middleham Jewel
- New Earswick
- York Garrison
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Vision For York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree Park
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vikings and Christianity