Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Walk
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Bombed
- King Edward III and York
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Norman Window Frame
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman House
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Transport Moves On
- The Cawood Sword