Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Retreat
- Fishergate Bar
- Barley Hall
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Cross
- The Female Prison
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- New Earswick
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard III and York