Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Richard III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Art Gallery
- Transport Moves On
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Roman Fortress
- The Cawood Sword
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers