Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Gold Finger Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The White Rose of York
- Walmgate Bar
- Barley Hall
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Barker Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A Pipkin
- Bootham School