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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Union Gas Works
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- First World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Barley Hall