Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Female Prison
- Middleham Jewel
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fairfax House
- View from Station Rise
- York's Airfield
- A New Vision For York
- Bootham School
- First World War York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Boot
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription from Fortress Gate