Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Barley Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Middleham Jewel
- John Carr - Architect
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The County Court House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Mystery Plays
- George Leeman
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The New Theatre