Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of the God Mars
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Walmgate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Cinema Comes to York
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward I and York
- St Leonard's Hospital