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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Second World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Micklegate Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- William Etty, Artist
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Horn of Ulf
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Council of Arles
- Military Belt Fitting
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva