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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Vikings and Christianity
- The White Rose of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Battle of the Standard
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Minster Library
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- Guy Fawkes