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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A New Walk
- The Norman Castle
- Transport Moves On
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Lendal Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Helen
- York and the Holocaust
- New Earswick
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Treasurer's House