Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Fairfax House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham School
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- Fishergate Bar
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Lendal Tower
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- Military Belt Fitting