Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Tower
- Bone Trial Piece
- The George Fox Incident
- Scarborough Bridge
- Barley Hall
- The End of the Abbey
- A New University
- Judges Lodging
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The County Court House
- King Edward III and York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Hoard