Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- The Abbot's House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Retreat
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Shambles
- Barker Tower
- The Black Death
- Amber Bead Workshop
- 62 Low Petergate
- York and the Holocaust
- York Railway Station