Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Mansion House
- Olive Oil Container
- Rowntree Park
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War Memorial
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Silk Cap
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Fishergate Bar