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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Second World War York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- Middleham Jewel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Garrison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Earswick
- York's Airfield
- The County Court House
- Roman Head Pot
- Treasurer's House
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Clifford's Tower