Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- The Guildhall
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Teaching the Poor
- Lendal Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Crest of York St John College
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree Park