Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Viking Male Grooming
- Guy Fawkes
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Stonegate
- The Medieval Castle
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Bombed
- The Railway Institute
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- 62 Low Petergate