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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Is York Cursed?
- Royal Station Hotel
- Transport Moves On
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- King Richard III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Basilica
- The Hospitium
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Silk Cap
- Jubbergate
- The Cawood Sword