Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The End of the Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- Barley Hall
- York Central Library
- Water Lanes
- The New Theatre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Railway Station
- Crest of York St John College
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Teaching the Poor
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Greyfriars