Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Airfield
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Our Lady's Row
- Gold Arm Ring
- Scarborough Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Richard III and York
- Fishergate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Medieval Prisons