Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bootham School
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Cross
- York Garrison
- Jubbergate
- Minster Library
- A New Walk