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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of an Athlete
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Alcuin of York
- York Art Gallery
- St Leonard's Hospital
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Minster
- First World War Memorial
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Anglian Carving
- John Carr - Architect
- Water Lanes
- Roman Chimney Pot