Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Stonegate
- The Hospitium
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward II and York
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Female Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- The Assembly Rooms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Abbey
- Water Lanes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle