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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Multangular Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Barley Hall
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York Central Library
- The Norman Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Shambles
- Statue of Napoleon