Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Crest of York St John College
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Cawood Sword
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- York Garrison
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The County Court House
- Guy Fawkes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Silk Cap