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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The New Theatre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Silver Strap Ends
- De Grey Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Judges Lodging
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Railway Station
- Clifford's Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Micklegate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York