Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- The First Minster
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Vikings and Christianity
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of the God Mars
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Horn of Ulf
- Gold Arm Ring
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall