Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fairfax House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Airfield
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Castle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Minster