Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rowntree Park
- Daniel Defoe's York
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Council of Arles
- Micklegate Bar
- New Earswick
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'