Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard II and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Gold Finger Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Margaret Clitherow
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Barley Hall
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- New Earswick
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Our Lady's Row
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Arm Ring