Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Our Lady's Row
- The County Court House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mystery Plays
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Feeding Roman York
- Bootham Bar
- A New University
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Guildhall
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Aldwark Synagogue