Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Carving
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham School
- The First Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Minster
- Judges Lodging