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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The White Rose of York
- Walmgate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum
- The York Helmet
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster after the Reformation
- A New Vision For York
- The Battle of Marston Moor