Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Carving
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham School
- The Black Death
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Minster
- View from Station Rise
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Railway Institute
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Retreat
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Daniel Defoe's York