Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Observatory
- Norman Window Frame
- The Cawood Sword
- Royal Station Hotel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The York Hoard
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Alcuin of York
- Olive Oil Container
- The First Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Teaching the Poor