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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Coins
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Retreat
- Ripon College for Women
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The York Hoard
- Norman Window Frame
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Medieval Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'