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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Boot
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- Stonegate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Second World War York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Basilica
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Shopping Centres
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Crest of York St John College
- Guy Fawkes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- The Hospitium