Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Airfield
- York and the Holocaust
- The Norman House
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Sixties York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Roman Fortress
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Jubbergate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Abbey