Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward I and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Middleham Jewel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of Napoleon
- A New Walk
- Bootham School
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Military Belt Fitting
- John Carr - Architect
- The Council of Arles
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Multangular Tower
- Barker Tower