Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Second World War York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- A New Vision For York
- Stonegate
- New Earswick
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Castle Museum
- The Basilica
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward I and York
- The Medieval Minster
- Jubbergate
- Viking Coins