Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Stonegate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Norman Window Frame
- Second World War York
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward III and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Finger Ring
- The White Rose of York