Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Mary Ward
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Retreat
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Shambles
- Fire in the Minster
- The Greyfriars
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Our Lady's Row
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Minster
- The Debtors' Prison
- Barley Hall