Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Horn of Ulf
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Black Death
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Cawood Sword
- Bootham School
- The Roman Fortress
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- The Greyfriars
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- 62 Low Petergate
- Gold Arm Ring