Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- York Central Library
- Viking Coins
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New University
- Scarborough Bridge
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- De Grey Rooms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect