Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The George Fox Incident
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Boot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The New Theatre
- Margaret Clitherow
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector