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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Retreat
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Multangular Tower
- York Central Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of St Helen
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'