Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Church of St Helen
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- The Council of Arles
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rowntree Park
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The York Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fairfax House