Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Shambles
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Airfield
- A New University
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Guy Fawkes
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barley Hall
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Royal Station Hotel