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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Assembly Rooms
- St William's Shrine
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Medieval Castle
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward I and York
- Fairfax House