Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Minster
- Olive Oil Container
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman House
- A New Walk