Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Crest of York St John College
- The Hospitium
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Basilica
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman House
- A Pipkin
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector