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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Medieval Minster
- York and the Holocaust
- Viking Boot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Railway Station
- Second World War York
- The Basilica
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman House
- York Garrison
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fire in the Minster
- Silver Strap Ends