Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard III and York
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Female Prison
- Barker Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Water Lanes
- Constantius Chlorus
- Victoria Bar
- York Garrison
- York's Medieval Synagogue