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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Victoria Bar
- Barley Hall
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Middleham Jewel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Leeman
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fishergate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- A New University
- Trams Pulled by Horses