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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Royal Station Hotel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Vikings and Christianity
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Mystery Plays
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Castle
- Ouse Bridge
- The Female Prison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church