Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Fairfax House
- Middleham Jewel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Water Lanes
- The White Rose of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Crux's Church
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Union Gas Works
- St Martin Le Grand Church