Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- First World War York
- The Female Prison
- The Black Death
- 62 Low Petergate
- Second World War York
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The York Observatory
- The Assembly Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Helen
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot