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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Retreat
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St William's Shrine
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Norman Window Frame
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of the God Mars