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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jubbergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bronze weights
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Council of Arles
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King Edward III and York