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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Black Death
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The York Hoard
- The First Railway Station
- St Crux's Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Guy Fawkes
- The Basilica
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman House
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Treasurer's House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Ripon College for Women