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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Guildhall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- New Shopping Centres
- York Railway Station
- Bootham School
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and the Holocaust
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Council of Arles
- The Mystery Plays