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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree Park
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Central Library
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Olive Oil Container
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Mystery Plays
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Minster
- Church of All Saints Pavement