Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- Teaching the Poor
- Royal Station Hotel
- Clifford's Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Greyfriars