Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Union Gas Works
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Castle
- Anglian Carving
- York Garrison
- New Earswick
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Retreat
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Olive Oil Container