Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of the God Mars
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Minster Library
- Victoria Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- A Pipkin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Dick Turpin
- Transport Moves On
- Bootham School
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters