Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bootham School
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Cross
- The Council of Arles
- York Garrison
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Jubbergate
- Dick Turpin
- Mary Ward
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Mystery Plays
- Minster Library
- First World War York