Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Coins
- Jubbergate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- Ripon College for Women
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Boot
- Clifford's Tower
- The Retreat