Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree Park
- A New University
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mansion House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Amber Bead Workshop