Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Shambles
- Walmgate Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Teaching the Poor
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum