Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- Walmgate Bar
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot