Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fairfax House
- Middleham Jewel
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Observatory
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Hoard
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Arm Ring
- De Grey Rooms