Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Shambles
- The Horn of Ulf
- Victoria Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Bar Convent
- The Railway Institute