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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- The Hospitium
- View from Station Rise
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- First World War Memorial
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Mystery Plays
- The White Rose of York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Guy Fawkes
- Eric Bloodaxe
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- Church of St Helen
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels