Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Margaret Clitherow
- Guy Fawkes
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Edward II and York
- The First Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Hospitium
- Viking Male Grooming
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Castle Museum
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Norman Window Frame