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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Our Lady's Row
- The First Minster
- Alcuin of York
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Railway Station
- The Female Prison
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- New Shopping Centres
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New Vision For York
- Victoria Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building