Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate
- The Cawood Sword
- De Grey Rooms
- George Leeman
- Royal Station Hotel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard III and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels