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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Medieval Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barker Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Clifford's Tower
- Water Lanes
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- View from Station Rise
- Victoria Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Bootham Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Walmgate Bar