Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The New Theatre
- De Grey Rooms
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Sixties York
- Mary Ward
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The George Fox Incident
- Holy Trinity Church