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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of Napoleon
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Vision For York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Walmgate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- New Shopping Centres
- A New University
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Red Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Horn of Ulf