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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New University
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The New Theatre
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Airfield
- Middleham Jewel
- The Black Death
- William Etty, Artist
- Clifford's Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Olave