Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Alcuin of York
- Transport Moves On
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Roman Head Pot
- York Railway Station
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Olave
- The York Hoard
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fairfax House
- Bootham Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross