Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- De Grey Rooms
- The Basilica
- George Leeman
- Military Belt Fitting
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Teaching the Poor
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Coins
- The Retreat
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Arm Ring