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 City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Alcuin of York
- Our Lady's Row
- Sixties York
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward II and York
- First World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Ripon College for Women
- Ouse Bridge