Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Helen
- Stonegate
- Is York Cursed?
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Union Gas Works
- The First Minster
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Our Lady's Row
- York Railway Station
- View from Station Rise
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Male Grooming