Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Boot
- The Debtors' Prison
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Vale of York Viking Hoard