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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Hospitium
- The First Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes
- Monk Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Retreat
- Silver Strap Ends