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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Fairfax House
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Guy Fawkes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Airfield
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ripon College for Women
- A Pipkin
- King Richard III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward I and York
- The New Theatre
- New Earswick
- The Mansion House