Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Monk Bar
- York Central Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Carving
- The New Theatre
- Norman Window Frame
- Clifford's Tower
- York Art Gallery