Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Castle Museum
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- Treasurer's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Clifford's Tower
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Gold Finger Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New University
- Jubbergate