Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- John Carr - Architect
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Female Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Monk Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Roman Fortress
- Jubbergate
- The Black Death
- A Pipkin
- George Leeman
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward III and York