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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Treasurer's House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barley Hall
- York Bombed
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- The Council of Arles
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Castle
- Skeldergate Bridge