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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The County Court House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- First World War Memorial
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- View from Station Rise
- Water Lanes
- Our Lady's Row