Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Our Lady's Row
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Victoria Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- First World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- John Carr - Architect
- The County Court House