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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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Roman Fortress
- New Shopping Centres
- The Bar Convent
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Walk
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The County Court House
- Stonegate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery