Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Olive Oil Container
- The Basilica
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War Memorial
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Helen
- William Etty, Artist
- Micklegate Bar
- Minster Library
- Ouse Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Minster