Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Olave
- Clifford's Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Middleham Jewel
- View from Station Rise
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Bar Convent
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Abbey