Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Retreat
- New Earswick
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Mary Ward
- First World War Memorial
- The Red Tower
- First World War York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Margaret Clitherow
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- St William's Shrine