Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Helen
- Stonegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New Walk
- King Edward II and York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Retreat
- Amber Bead Workshop
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Gods and Goddesses