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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of an Athlete
- St William's Shrine
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward I and York
- York Garrison
- The York Helmet
- Fire in the Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- Scarborough Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Boot