Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Castle
- King Richard III and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Medieval Prisons
- Royal Station Hotel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Coins
- The Cawood Sword
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Abbey
- The George Fox Incident