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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A New Vision For York
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Walmgate Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Mary Ward
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier