Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Female Prison
- The Guildhall
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of the Standard
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Treasurer's House
- Mary Ward
- John Carr - Architect
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Carving