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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Norman Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Guy Fawkes
- St William's Shrine
- Second World War York
- Dick Turpin
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- 62 Low Petergate
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The York Hoard
- The County Court House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom