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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Royal Station Hotel
- Vikings and Christianity
- De Grey Rooms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Multangular Tower
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New Vision For York
- The Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Second World War York
- The Medieval Castle