Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Richard III and York
- The Basilica
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Carving
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War Memorial
- Clifford's Tower
- The Norman House
- Crest of York St John College
- Micklegate Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The First Railway Station
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas