Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Red Tower
- York Bombed
- The Black Death
- Our Lady's Row
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends