Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mansion House
- The Council of Arles
- The Hospitium
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Roman Head Pot
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions