Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Ouse Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- Teaching the Poor
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Micklegate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The First Minster
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Lendal Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece