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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New Vision For York
- Second World War York
- The Shambles
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The County Court House
- King Edward II and York
- Barley Hall
- The Mansion House
- York Bombed
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- Transport Moves On
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street