Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Basilica
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Head Pot
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barley Hall
- York Central Library
- Viking Boot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Bootham Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Feeding Roman York