Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Airfield
- Barker Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Is York Cursed?
- Lendal Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bootham Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- View from Station Rise