Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- Ouse Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Carving
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Medieval Prisons
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Art Gallery