Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Statue of an Athlete
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Industrial Upheaval
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Walmgate Bar
- Victoria Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman House
- The First Railway Station
- The 1190 Massacre
- Plum Cakes for Christmas