Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Coat of Arms
- New Shopping Centres
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward I and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Guildhall
- King Edward III and York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft