Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Garrison
- The New Theatre
- Transport Moves On
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Water Lanes
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- First World War York
- The First Railway Station
- 62 Low Petergate
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers