Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- A New Walk
- Statue of an Athlete
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- William Etty, Artist
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Yorkshire Museum
- Micklegate Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- Bootham School
- York Railway Station
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Cumberland House, King's Staith