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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Royal Station Hotel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The County Court House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham School
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New Walk
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Rowntree Park
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen