Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Olave
- A New Walk
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A Pipkin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Shambles