Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Castle Museum
- The George Fox Incident
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Gold Arm Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Carving
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Hospitium
- Our Lady's Row