Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman House
- The Norman Castle
- Second World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Scarborough Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Assembly Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window