Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Black Death
- York Railway Station
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Is York Cursed?
- The Bar Convent
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Minster
- Second World War York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica