Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- The Shambles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of the Standard
- Middleham Jewel
- A New Walk
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Art Gallery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward II and York