Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Walmgate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A New Vision For York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- New Earswick
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Holy Trinity Church