Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Garrison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Our Lady's Row
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Head Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery
- 62 Low Petergate
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Helmet