Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A Pipkin
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Art Gallery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- York Garrison
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mystery Plays
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Leeman