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 Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barker Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Royal Station Hotel
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ripon College for Women