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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- The White Rose of York
- A New Vision For York
- The Hospitium
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Clifford's Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of an Athlete
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Sixties York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower