Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ripon College for Women
- Gold Finger Ring
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Red Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- The Retreat
- Fishergate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard