Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Minster Library
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Scarborough Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward I and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Helen
- The Council of Arles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St William's Shrine