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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The York Observatory
- York Railway Station
- Crest of York St John College
- The Female Prison
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Ripon College for Women