Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Abbot's House
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- The Basilica
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The White Rose of York
- Anglian Carving
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Queen Margaret's Arch