Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The George Fox Incident
- Statue of the God Mars
- Olive Oil Container
- The Hospitium
- 62 Low Petergate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Bar Convent
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Water Lanes