Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard III and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mary Ward
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Sixties York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'