Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Union Gas Works
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Airfield
- Jubbergate
- The Basilica
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Female Prison
- York Garrison
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier