Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- Transport Moves On
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- Barker Tower
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The End of the Abbey
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Holy Trinity Church
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone