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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Minster
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Silk Cap
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Bar Convent
- Second World War York
- Our Lady's Row
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Lendal Bridge
- York Central Library
- Treasurer's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill