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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- Stonegate
- The York Observatory
- Barker Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Castle
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The George Fox Incident
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Victoria Bar
- William Etty, Artist