Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- First World War York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A Pipkin
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery
- Water Lanes
- The Greyfriars
- New Earswick
- Fairfax House
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway