Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Walk
- Monk Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Minster
- Jubbergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ripon College for Women
- First World War York