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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Second World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mary Ward
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Female Prison
- St William's Shrine
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Castle
- The Guildhall
- Viking Coins
- The Railway Institute
- Silver Strap Ends
- De Grey Rooms
- Statue of Napoleon