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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The End of the Abbey
- Sixties York
- The Bar Convent
- Alcuin of York
- The Multangular Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The New Theatre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Coat of Arms