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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Carving
- Olive Oil Container
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barley Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Alcuin of York
- Walmgate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Greyfriars
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window