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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Railway Station
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Barker Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Central Library
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends