Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Treasurer's House
- The County Court House
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- The Norman House
- Viking Boot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Coins
- York Garrison