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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- Ripon College for Women
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Fire in the Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- George Leeman
- Stonegate
- Skeldergate Bridge