Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A Pipkin
- The Red Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Helen
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Barker Tower
- The Shambles
- Ripon College for Women
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Crest of York St John College
- St William's Shrine
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Barley Hall