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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Female Prison
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Carving
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Shambles
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Treasurer's House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway