Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Monk Bar
- A Pipkin
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- York Central Library
- Our Lady's Row
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Water Lanes
- Ripon College for Women