Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Abbot's House
- Mary Ward
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fairfax House
- Alcuin of York
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times