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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Ouse Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- The George Fox Incident
- Minster Library
- The Cawood Sword
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Council of Arles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Transport Moves On
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of the Standard
- The First Railway Station
- A New Walk
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward II and York