Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Constantius Chlorus
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Bootham School
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 20th Century