Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Rowntree Park
- The Debtors' Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- Constantius Chlorus
- Norman Window Frame
- The First Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mary Ward
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- 62 Low Petergate
- Church of St Helen
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman Castle