Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Silk Cap
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of the God Mars
- A Pipkin
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Retreat
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Feeding Roman York
- Barley Hall
- The Minster after the Reformation
- New Shopping Centres
- St Crux's Church