Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Lendal Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Jubbergate
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Abbey
- York Railway Station
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Transport Moves On
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A New Vision For York
- Norman Window Frame
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Union Gas Works