Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Second World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Railway Institute
- The York Helmet
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Fairfax House
- Ouse Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard II and York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Treasurer's House
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Bombed