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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- John Carr - Architect
- The York Observatory
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Feeding Roman York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Basilica
- First World War Memorial
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill