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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Olave
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- Mary Ward
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- William Etty, Artist
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Coins
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Walk
- Crest of York St John College