Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fairfax House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Treasurer's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bootham School
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and the Holocaust
- The Shambles
- Walmgate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Abbey
- The Retreat
- First World War Memorial