Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fairfax House
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze weights
- Crest of York St John College
- Olive Oil Container
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fishergate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham School
- The York Helmet
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Coins
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A Pipkin
- The Hospitium