Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.