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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Basilica
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bronze weights
- Fishergate Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mystery Plays
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Edward III and York
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street