Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Helen
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Clifford's Tower
- York Railway Station
- George Leeman
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Art Gallery
- First World War Memorial
- The Guildhall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Scarborough Bridge