Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Stonegate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Black Death
- Ripon College for Women
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Treasurer's House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jubbergate