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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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Treasurer's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Clifford's Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Hoard
- Fairfax House
- Bronze weights
- Silver Strap Ends
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Ouse Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- The Assembly Rooms
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard