Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Boot
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Roman Fortress
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Railway Station
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Second World War York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward III and York
- The Mansion House