Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Greyfriars
- The Roman Fortress
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Crest of York St John College
- York Railway Station
- The Cawood Sword
- Lendal Tower
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Railway Station
- Dick Turpin
- Stonegate
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window