Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- The Red Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mary Ward
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- The First Minster
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Water Lanes