Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Guy Fawkes
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Middleham Jewel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Victoria Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Vale of York Viking Hoard