Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Walmgate Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Water Lanes
- The Abbot's House
- The Guildhall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Garrison