Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Jubbergate
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Female Prison
- The Hospitium
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Monk Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Retreat
- Constantius Chlorus