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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The New Theatre
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- View from Station Rise
- The County Court House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham School
- Lendal Tower
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Olave
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- Ouse Bridge
- The Basilica
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Head Pot