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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Judges Lodging
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Council of Arles
- The York Hoard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War Memorial
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Shopping Centres
- Olive Oil Container
- Rebuilt in Stone