Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Male Grooming
- Minster Library
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- First World War York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Cawood Sword
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The First Railway Station
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- Barker Tower
- Industrial Upheaval
- Sixties York
- Crest of York St John College