Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Union Gas Works
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Mystery Plays
- The York Observatory
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Olave
- York Castle Museum
- The Mansion House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Burial Vessel