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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mansion House
- Vikings and Christianity
- Cinema Comes to York
- Dick Turpin
- Feeding Roman York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Silver Strap Ends
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The York Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot