Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Debtors' Prison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Gold Finger Ring
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Dick Turpin
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Shambles
- Medieval Prisons
- Guy Fawkes
- The First Railway Station