Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward III and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Shopping Centres
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Our Lady's Row