Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Inscription to Hecules
- A New University
- Victoria Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Aldwark Synagogue
- View from Station Rise
- The Black Death
- The New Theatre
- The Bar Convent
- York Bombed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- William Etty, Artist
- Mary Ward