Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Holy Trinity Church
- George Leeman
- York and the Holocaust
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Coins
- Roman Head Pot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Victoria Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Union Gas Works
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Silk Cap