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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Minster
- York Castle Museum
- Scarborough Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- York Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Central Library
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward III and York