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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- The Assembly Rooms
- New Shopping Centres
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Olave
- Teaching the Poor
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Retreat
- Middleham Jewel
- Alcuin of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Norman Window Frame
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Basilica
- The Norman House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers