Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham School
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Olive Oil Container
- Vikings and Christianity
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Olave
- Walmgate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery