Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Cawood Sword
- King Richard III and York
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jubbergate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of Napoleon
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Holocaust
- Second World War York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Vikings and Christianity
- Silver Strap Ends