Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Silver Strap Ends
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Our Lady's Row
- Jubbergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The York Observatory
- Viking Boot
- A New Vision For York
- King Richard II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Assembly Rooms
- Scarborough Bridge