Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barley Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- Teaching the Poor
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Bombed
- Transport Moves On
- The Multangular Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin