Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Carving
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Hoard
- The Black Death
- Viking Boot
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle