Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Walmgate Bar
- Transport Moves On
- The Female Prison
- The Horn of Ulf
- Silver Strap Ends
- The County Court House
- Roman Head Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Retreat
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Anglian Cross