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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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Airfield
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Red Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Victoria Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mystery Plays