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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Stonegate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Coins
- Alcuin of York
- New Earswick
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- The Roman Fortress