Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Lendal Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Debtors' Prison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Water Lanes
- The New Theatre
- First World War Memorial
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Aldwark Synagogue