Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Council of Arles
- The Greyfriars
- The Female Prison
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Abbey
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Finger Ring
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Bridge