Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Water Lanes
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bronze weights