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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rowntree Park
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Medieval Minster
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fire in the Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Coins