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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Black Death
- The Basilica
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Male Grooming
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman Minster
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Walmgate Bar