Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward I and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Art Gallery
- St William's Shrine
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Female Prison
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Basilica
- Inscription from Fortress Gate