Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Abbot's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Bombed
- Church of St Helen
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Retreat
- View from Station Rise
- A New Vision For York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- Mary Ward