Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- The Assembly Rooms
- Barker Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Garrison
- Bone Trial Piece
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Bar
- Jubbergate
- Sixties York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The First Railway Station
- Anglian Carving