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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bootham School
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- The Shambles
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop