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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cinema Comes to York
- View from Station Rise
- The Shambles
- Anglian Carving
- Stonegate
- A New Vision For York
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze weights
- Jubbergate
- King Edward II and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vikings and Christianity
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Arm Ring