Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- New Earswick
- The Norman House
- Sixties York
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Retreat
- A New University
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Garrison
- Jubbergate