Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman House
- The Retreat
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Second World War York
- York Art Gallery
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street