Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Guy Fawkes
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Monk Bar
- The Retreat
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Hoard
- The 1190 Massacre
- View from Station Rise
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms