Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- The County Court House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Debtors' Prison
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Minster