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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- York and the Holocaust
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Helmet
- York Union Gas Works
- Sixties York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Bombed
- The Battle of the Standard
- Monk Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Teaching the Poor
- The New Theatre