Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Helmet
- A New University
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Castle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War York
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham School
- Bronze weights
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St William's Shrine
- The 1190 Massacre