Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Hospitium
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Helen
- York Railway Station