Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The White Rose of York
- Fire in the Minster
- Barker Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Minster
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The York Helmet
- A Pipkin