Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Tower
- The Female Prison
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Guy Fawkes
- Military Belt Fitting
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward I and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Treasurer's House