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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Railway Institute
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fire in the Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of an Athlete
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Battle of the Standard
- A New Vision For York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Central Library
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy