Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Barker Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Micklegate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Transport Moves On
- Rowntree Park
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The County Court House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Garrison
- York Railway Station
- The Horn of Ulf