Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Black Death
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- New Shopping Centres
- The Red Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- View from Station Rise
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York