Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- A New University
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Cinema Comes to York
- York's Coat of Arms
- John Carr - Architect
- The White Rose of York
- The County Court House
- The Shambles
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Norman Castle
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill