Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Olave
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- York Union Gas Works
- The Roman Fortress
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Boot
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Monk Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- The Guildhall