Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Helen
- The Debtors' Prison
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Scarborough Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Margaret Clitherow
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- Industrial Upheaval
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Church of St Olave
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Barker Tower