Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Sixties York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- Stonegate
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Head Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The First Railway Station