Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Teaching the Poor
- Alcuin of York
- The New Theatre
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Railway Station
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Olive Oil Container
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Castle