Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New Walk
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Gold Finger Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- Norman Window Frame
- York Art Gallery
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Garrison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Boot
- St Leonard's Hospital