Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Airfield
- York Union Gas Works
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward III and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- A New Vision For York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Richard II and York
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- York Castle Museum
- The Cawood Sword