Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Carving
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Garrison
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- The Retreat
- Trams Pulled by Horses