Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Fairfax House
- The County Court House
- St William's Shrine
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Leeman
- The Norman Castle
- The 1190 Massacre
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Stonegate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Abbey
- King Richard II and York