Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Helen
- York Garrison
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Central Library
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Judges Lodging