Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Holocaust
- Norman Window Frame
- Transport Moves On
- The Bar Convent
- New Earswick
- The Mystery Plays
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Minster Library
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Yorkshire Museum
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church