Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A Pipkin
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Lendal Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- First World War York
- The Abbot's House
- The York Hoard
- Bootham Bar
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Cinema Comes to York