Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward III and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Guy Fawkes
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Treasurer's House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- A Pipkin
- Norman Window Frame
- York Art Gallery
- Stonegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Abbot's House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft