Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Bar Convent
- The White Rose of York
- Dick Turpin
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Art Gallery
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fairfax House
- The Hospitium
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower
- St William's Shrine
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- The Retreat
- Elizabeth Boardingham