Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Fairfax House
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Coins
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Shambles
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Horn of Ulf
- De Grey Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant