Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Is York Cursed?
- The 1190 Massacre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Alcuin of York
- York Railway Station
- A New Walk
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom