Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King Edward I and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Cross
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Abbey
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart