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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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- George Leeman
- The Battle of the Standard
- Military Belt Fitting
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Our Lady's Row
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Multangular Tower
- Treasurer's House
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War Memorial
- The York Hoard
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway