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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Bridge
- A Pipkin
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- First World War Memorial
- The 1190 Massacre
- Micklegate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill