Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Bombed
- York's Airfield
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of Napoleon
- The 1190 Massacre
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Water Lanes
- John Carr - Architect
- Cumberland House, King's Staith