Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Fishergate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Stonegate
- Church of St Helen
- Vikings and Christianity
- Walmgate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze weights
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- De Grey Rooms
- Margaret Clitherow