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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Basilica
- Rowntree Park
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Shopping Centres
- A Pipkin
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman House
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The York Helmet
- The County Court House