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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- New Shopping Centres
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Lendal Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Fire in the Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Cross
- The Basilica
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'