Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Water Lanes
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Medieval Minster
- Constantius Chlorus
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Guildhall
- Bootham Bar
- York Central Library
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in the 20th Century