Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Carving
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Castle
- Bootham Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Cross
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Basilica
- Middleham Jewel
- Guy Fawkes
- St William's Shrine
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street