Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- First World War Memorial
- The Abbot's House
- New Shopping Centres
- King Richard II and York
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Is York Cursed?
- A Pipkin
- Feeding Roman York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- A New Vision For York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Bar Convent
- The Red Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street