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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Medieval Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow
- Monk Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Judges Lodging
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Helmet
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Cawood Sword
- York Bombed
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward I and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward II and York