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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Judges Lodging
- Holy Trinity Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Sword Pommel
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Norman Window Frame
- View from Station Rise
- York Garrison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- New Shopping Centres
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom