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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The New Theatre
- Sixties York
- Bootham School
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Head Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Central Library
- Fire in the Minster
- Jubbergate
- George Leeman
- The Battle of Marston Moor