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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rowntree Park
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Basilica
- Bootham Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Olave
- Norman Window Frame
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Hospitium
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Holy Trinity Church