Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- Minster Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- Jubbergate
- First World War York
- The Basilica
- Lendal Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree Park
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward III and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Bridge