Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Helmet
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Assembly Rooms
- Micklegate Bar
- The First Railway Station
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Arm Ring
- De Grey Rooms
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Vision For York