Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Railway Station
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Middleham Jewel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- William Etty, Artist
- The Retreat
- The Bar Convent
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress
- St Crux's Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ripon College for Women
- The Cawood Sword
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Abbot's House