Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Richard III and York
- The Red Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New Vision For York
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Carving
- The Greyfriars
- Lendal Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Earswick