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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of an Athlete
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- Is York Cursed?
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- New Earswick
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Margaret Clitherow
- Middleham Jewel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Ripon College for Women
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Airfield
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Cawood Sword