Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward I and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Castle
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- Is York Cursed?
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A New Vision For York