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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St William's Shrine
- York Art Gallery
- Fishergate Bar
- The First Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jubbergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- De Grey Rooms
- The Medieval Castle
- Transport Moves On
- Vale of York Viking Hoard