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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Is York Cursed?
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Mystery Plays
- Stonegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- William Etty, Artist
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Hoard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Victoria Bar