Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Crux's Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward I and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Olave
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Garrison