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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Edward III and York
- Stonegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Bombed
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Female Prison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Central Library
- Norman Window Frame
- Artists, Writers and Scientists