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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Jubbergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Cawood Sword
- De Grey Rooms
- The Red Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- King Richard III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Norman Window Frame
- Medieval Chamber Pot