Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Monk Bar
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Richard II and York
- The York Helmet
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate