Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The First Minster
- Water Lanes
- York Garrison
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman House
- Micklegate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- De Grey Rooms
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers