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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Holy Trinity Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Coins
- The Shambles
- Guy Fawkes
- Victoria Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Head Pot
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Arm Ring
- Micklegate Bar