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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of St Helen
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Guy Fawkes
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Observatory