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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- The New Theatre
- Industrial Upheaval
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rowntree Park
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Male Grooming
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Castle
- The Norman Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Art Gallery
- York Castle Museum
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Retreat
- The Roman Fortress