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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Mary Ward
- Transport Moves On
- 62 Low Petergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Black Death
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Olave