Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham School
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Guy Fawkes
- Sixties York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Hoard
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- York Union Gas Works
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Crest of York St John College