Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Railway Institute
- York Castle Museum
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Black Death
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Hoard
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The York Observatory
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Aldwark Synagogue
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward I and York