Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Water Lanes
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bronze weights
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Retreat
- The First Railway Station
- Military Belt Fitting
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of the God Mars
- 62 Low Petergate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Garrison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Coins