Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Male Grooming
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- New Earswick
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Stonegate
- Rowntree Park
- De Grey Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Castle Museum
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles