Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Dick Turpin
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Guildhall
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Alcuin of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- Military Belt Fitting
- Guy Fawkes
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Carving