Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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.
- First World War York
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Sixties York
- Bronze weights
- York Garrison
- Dick Turpin
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The County Court House
- Gold Finger Ring
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Boot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New University
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station