Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Monk Bar
- Minster Library
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Fairfax House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The New Theatre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Medieval Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Victoria Bar