Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Head Pot
- St Crux's Church
- The Basilica
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Silk Cap
- First World War Memorial
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Transport Moves On
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- De Grey Rooms
- Fishergate Bar