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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Coins
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Airfield
- New Shopping Centres
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Mary Ward
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container