Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Dick Turpin
- York Bombed
- The First Minster
- The Council of Arles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A New University
- The Hospitium
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Clifford's Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas