Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Railway Station
- De Grey Rooms
- Victoria Bar
- New Earswick
- Clifford's Tower
- St Crux's Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jubbergate