Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Ouse Bridge
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Council of Arles
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Yorkshire Museum
- Minster Library
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Railway Station
- New Earswick
- Viking Male Grooming