Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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.
- The White Rose of York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Norman Window Frame
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King Richard III and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Cinema Comes to York
- Scarborough Bridge
- All Saints Church, North Street