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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- The York Observatory
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Boot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Tower
- York's Airfield
- Victoria Bar
- The Red Tower