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 Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Arm Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Edward I and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New University
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Minster
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Statue of the God Mars
- Judges Lodging
- Norman Window Frame
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- All Saints Church, North Street