Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Castle Museum
- Lendal Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Union Gas Works
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Council of Arles
- The Shambles
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Basilica
- The Red Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Castle