Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Guildhall
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- First World War York
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Retreat
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A Pipkin
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Cross
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Helen