Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward I and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Helmet
- Barker Tower
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The End of the Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New Vision For York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The County Court House
- Rebuilt in Stone