Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Abbot's House
- William Etty, Artist
- Ouse Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Mansion House
- The Norman House
- The York Observatory
- Walmgate Bar
- The New Theatre
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Art Gallery
- The Hospitium