Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The First Minster
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- De Grey Rooms
- First World War York
- The Mansion House
- The York Helmet
- The Abbot's House
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Female Prison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Black Death
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- John Carr - Architect
- York Railway Station
- Walmgate Bar