Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- The Bar Convent
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New Vision For York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Scarborough Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- First World War Memorial
- The First Minster
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Minster Library