Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Treasurer's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Holy Trinity Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Cawood Sword
- 62 Low Petergate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Water Lanes
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The New Theatre
- Roman Chimney Pot