Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Abbey
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- New Earswick
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Multangular Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward I and York
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward II and York
- Fishergate Bar