Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Transport Moves On
- York's Airfield
- The First Minster
- Mary Ward
- New Shopping Centres
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman House
- The Cawood Sword
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Ripon College for Women
- Holy Trinity Church