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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Norman Window Frame
- New Shopping Centres
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Micklegate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Holocaust
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- A New Vision For York