Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The County Court House
- Bronze weights
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- York Central Library
- Bootham Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- William Etty, Artist
- Lendal Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- Minster Library
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New Vision For York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity