Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Garrison
- Barker Tower
- Second World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- The Multangular Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers