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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Ripon College for Women
- The Medieval Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Greyfriars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Guildhall
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Barker Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Basilica
- New Earswick
- Bootham Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eric Bloodaxe