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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- John Carr - Architect
- The Mystery Plays
- The Black Death
- Fishergate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Mansion House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- William Etty, Artist
- Our Lady's Row
- A New Walk
- The Bar Convent
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window