Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Norman House
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Richard III and York
- The Multangular Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham School
- Teaching the Poor
- Amber Bead Workshop