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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- Barker Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Lendal Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Castle
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers