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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Olave
- The New Theatre
- The Hospitium
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Bar Convent
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Second World War York
- The County Court House
- Viking Coins
- St Crux's Church