Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Council of Arles
- The George Fox Incident
- Guy Fawkes
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mansion House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The End of the Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- George Leeman
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Norman Window Frame
- The Retreat
- Transport Moves On