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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Union Gas Works
- Stonegate
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- De Grey Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fire in the Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Railway Station