Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Richard II and York
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of Napoleon
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Monk Bar
- York and the Holocaust
- The Shambles
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Medieval Castle
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Guy Fawkes