Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Earswick
- The Mystery Plays
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- John Carr - Architect
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Retreat
- Military Belt Fitting
- View from Station Rise
- Barker Tower