Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Greyfriars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Norman Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Union Gas Works
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham School
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard