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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Prisons
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Rowntree Park
- York Railway Station
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Military Belt Fitting
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Cinema Comes to York
- St Martin Le Grand Church