Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The New Theatre
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Boot
- Margaret Clitherow
- George Leeman
- New Earswick
- Stonegate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Abbot's House
- The Female Prison
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fire in the Minster