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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Dick Turpin
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward III and York
- The Red Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Feeding Roman York
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward I and York
- New Earswick
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill