Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- De Grey Rooms
- Dick Turpin
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Boot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Arm Ring
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Airfield
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rowntree Park
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring