Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Boot
- Jubbergate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Judges Lodging
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Bombed
- Vikings and Christianity
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Union Gas Works
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- View from Station Rise