Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Hospitium
- The New Theatre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Fairfax House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Clifford's Tower
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- John Carr - Architect
- Treasurer's House