Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Is York Cursed?
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- New Shopping Centres
- King Richard II and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Roman Fortress