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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Female Prison
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Teaching the Poor
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Hoard
- Fire in the Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Clifford's Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Male Grooming