Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Garrison
- Water Lanes
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Walk
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Council of Arles
- Our Lady's Row
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement