Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- First World War York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Railway Station
- Barley Hall
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward I and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster after the Reformation