Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Airfield
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- York Union Gas Works
- 62 Low Petergate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Cross
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Roman Fortress
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Norman Window Frame
- Hair of a Roman Girl