Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Judges Lodging
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Head Pot