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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Guy Fawkes
- The Retreat
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Cross
- The End of the Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New Vision For York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York