Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Fairfax House
- First World War Memorial
- View from Station Rise
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York's Coat of Arms
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Clifford's Tower
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Union Gas Works