Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- First World War Memorial
- Bootham School
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The County Court House
- The Cawood Sword
- Transport Moves On
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Minster
- The Guildhall