Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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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.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Clifford's Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Guy Fawkes
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- First World War York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Olave
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Observatory
- Our Lady's Row