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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Central Library
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Dick Turpin
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward II and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Mary Ward
- York Garrison
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Castle Museum
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Railway Station
- The Greyfriars
- Bones of a Roman Combatant