Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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.
- The Black Death
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Crest of York St John College
- The Basilica
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree Park
- Lendal Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Fishergate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Ouse Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York