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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King Richard II and York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Basilica
- Barker Tower
- The First Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Is York Cursed?