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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of an Athlete
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Minster Library
- A New University
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Assembly Rooms
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- New Earswick
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Guildhall