Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Boot
- Viking Male Grooming
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Roman Fortress
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Water Lanes
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York