Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Feeding Roman York
- Ripon College for Women
- Second World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The George Fox Incident
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Battle of the Standard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of Napoleon