Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mary Ward
- Roman Head Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham Bar
- George Leeman
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham School
- King Edward II and York
- The Multangular Tower
- The White Rose of York