Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Micklegate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Carving
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Statue of the God Mars