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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- View from Station Rise
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Margaret Clitherow
- Lendal Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- A New University
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jubbergate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Mary Ward