Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Abbey
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree Park
- The Mansion House
- Clifford's Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Fire in the Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft