Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Norman House
- The 1190 Massacre
- Stonegate
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Abbot's House
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle