Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- George Leeman
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The New Theatre
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The County Court House
- Dick Turpin
- Judges Lodging
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York