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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Walmgate Bar
- The First Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Boot
- Clifford's Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Dick Turpin
- The Guildhall
- The Bar Convent
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of Napoleon
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Union Gas Works
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity