Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- Micklegate Bar
- The Basilica
- York's Airfield
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Observatory
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Hoard
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Hospitium
- Water Lanes
- Daniel Defoe's York