Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Basilica
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Boot
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- All Saints Church, North Street