Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- Fire in the Minster
- York Bombed
- Our Lady's Row
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A Pipkin
- A New Vision For York
- The George Fox Incident
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of St Olave
- Walmgate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward III and York