Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Red Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Coins
- York Art Gallery
- Jubbergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The First Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Rowntree Park
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Greyfriars
- Judges Lodging
- Second World War York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre