Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ripon College for Women
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Red Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- The County Court House
- William Etty, Artist
- The First Minster
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham