Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- Guy Fawkes
- First World War York
- Is York Cursed?
- Fishergate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Treasurer's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Coins
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fairfax House
- The Mansion House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Council of Arles