Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Airfield
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Medieval Minster
- The Black Death
- Statue of an Athlete
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Cross
- John Carr - Architect
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Water Lanes
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Finger Ring