Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Coins
- York Garrison
- St Crux's Church
- Sixties York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Second World War York
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Castle Museum
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop