Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Central Library
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard II and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Garrison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Walmgate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman Castle
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Medieval Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- The County Court House