Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- York's Airfield
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward II and York
- The New Theatre
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Head Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree Park
- St Crux's Church
- First World War York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Victoria Bar