Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Yorkshire Museum
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fire in the Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Vision For York
- The Guildhall
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The George Fox Incident