Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward II and York
- Water Lanes
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bone Trial Piece
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham School
- First World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- The New Theatre
- A New University
- Micklegate Bar
- The Mansion House
- The George Fox Incident