Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Coins
- York Art Gallery
- John Carr - Architect
- Constantius Chlorus
- Middleham Jewel
- The Medieval Castle
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway Institute
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- A New Walk
- New Shopping Centres
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Hoard