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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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Treasurer's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Bar Convent
- Lendal Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The Multangular Tower
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Mystery Plays
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of an Athlete
- St William's Shrine
- York's Airfield