Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York's Airfield
- Jubbergate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- 62 Low Petergate