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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Railway Institute
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Abbot's House
- Is York Cursed?
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Guildhall
- Judges Lodging
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Fairfax House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- De Grey Rooms