Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Railway Station
- The New Theatre
- Sixties York
- The York Helmet