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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Daniel Defoe's York
- First World War York
- Is York Cursed?
- Industrial Upheaval
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Castle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Guildhall
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- John Carr - Architect
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery