Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Holy Trinity Church
- The York Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Stonegate
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Constantius Chlorus
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Crest of York St John College
- York Bombed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'