Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Dick Turpin
- Fairfax House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- Mary Ward
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Coat of Arms
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Helmet
- The First Minster