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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Alcuin of York
- The Hospitium
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Medieval Minster
- Victoria Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- First World War York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The George Fox Incident