Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Water Lanes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Mystery Plays
- Fishergate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Vision For York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Greyfriars
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- First World War York
- A New Walk