Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower
- York Garrison
- York Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Silk Cap
- Margaret Clitherow
- First World War Memorial
- The Medieval Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Crux's Church