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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The York Observatory
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- Military Belt Fitting
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of All Saints Pavement