Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- New Earswick
- First World War York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Mystery Plays
- Scarborough Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- View from Station Rise