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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- The County Court House
- De Grey Rooms
- York Bombed
- Medieval Prisons
- The Medieval Castle
- The Bar Convent
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- First World War York
- Feeding Roman York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fairfax House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street