Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Teaching the Poor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Boot
- A Pipkin
- The Hospitium
- George Leeman
- Statue of the God Mars
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York