Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Guy Fawkes
- A New Vision For York
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard II and York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Red Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of Marston Moor