Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Silver Strap Ends
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Multangular Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Retreat
- Second World War York
- Transport Moves On
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Hospitium
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Male Grooming
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Helen