Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- The York Observatory
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Railway Institute
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Abbey
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Military Belt Fitting