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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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Second World War York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The County Court House
- The Medieval Castle
- Bootham Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Railway Station
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey