Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Airfield
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Male Grooming
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- The Mystery Plays
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The County Court House
- The Hospitium
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Helen
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- First World War York