Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Fairfax House
- William Etty, Artist
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Monk Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The White Rose of York
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Tower
- Barley Hall
- Middleham Jewel