Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Minster
- The Shambles
- Roman Head Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Barley Hall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Second World War York