Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Hospitium
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The 1190 Massacre
- Crest of York St John College
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House
- York's Airfield
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Fishergate Bar