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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The New Theatre
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Guy Fawkes
- York Art Gallery
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Coins
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Barker Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Constantius Chlorus
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart