Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Norman Abbey
- The Railway Institute
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Holy Trinity Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze weights
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Greyfriars
- Victoria Bar