Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- Military Belt Fitting
- Fairfax House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Minster Library
- Cinema Comes to York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Guildhall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Helen
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Richard III and York