Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Debtors' Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Crux's Church
- The County Court House
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- Our Lady's Row
- The York Helmet
- First World War Memorial