Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Dick Turpin
- Barley Hall
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Constantius Chlorus
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York