Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Boot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman House
- York Bombed
- York's Airfield
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Council of Arles
- Micklegate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Minster
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fairfax House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Castle Museum
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress