Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Cross
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Statue of an Athlete
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- York St John in the 20th Century
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Multangular Tower
- King Richard II and York