Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Council of Arles
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Head Pot