Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The 1190 Massacre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Guy Fawkes
- The Multangular Tower
- The Railway Institute
- The First Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Battle of Marston Moor