Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- First World War Memorial
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bootham Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Norman Castle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Sixties York
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fairfax House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- The Retreat
- The Assembly Rooms