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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Silk Cap
- Constantius Chlorus
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Ouse Bridge
- The York Helmet
- The County Court House
- Clifford's Tower