Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Castle
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Stonegate
- York's Airfield
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Helen
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Leonard's Hospital
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century