Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Bootham School
- The George Fox Incident
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Industrial Upheaval
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Richard II and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard III and York
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Bridge
- The Railway Institute
- Mary Ward