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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Male Grooming
- Stonegate
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- New Earswick
- Anglian Cross
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- York Union Gas Works
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation