Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Barker Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Treasurer's House
- St William's Shrine
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Female Prison
- Minster Library
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Guy Fawkes
- The Medieval Castle
- The Abbot's House