Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Retreat
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bootham School
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New University
- Lendal Bridge
- Monk Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- The White Rose of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Abbot's House
- Middleham Jewel
- Guy Fawkes