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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Lendal Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Vikings and Christianity
- View from Station Rise
- Alcuin of York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bone Trial Piece