Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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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.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Basilica
- The Hospitium
- Water Lanes
- The Council of Arles
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Minster
- A New Vision For York
- The Norman Minster