Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Hoard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Horn of Ulf
- Industrial Upheaval