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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Dick Turpin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Scarborough Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Art Gallery
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior