Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Hospitium
- Yorkshire Museum
- A Pipkin
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Clifford's Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Transport Moves On
- York Central Library
- The End of the Abbey
- The Guildhall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers